Hamelia xerocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 284 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000979134
Common Names
- Hamelia xerocarpa
- Dry-fruited Hamelia
- Tropical Firebush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hamelia xerocarpa (also called Firebush, Scarletbush, and Tropical Firebush, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree in the coffee family, native to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It has a rounded shape and grows up to 8 feet tall, with bright red tubular flowers and glossy green leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can be used as a hedge or accent plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Hamelia xerocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak. It has medicinal properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hamelia xerocarpa is a tubular shape with five petals, usually yellow or orange in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hamelia xerocarpa is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize every few months to encourage growth. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Hamelia xerocarpa
Hamelia xerocarpa can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Hamelia genus
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-96054: Based on the initial data import
Otto Kuntze (1843-1907): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuntze' in the authors string.